A picture book for city lovers everywhere! Vibrant illustrations and a spare text come together in this striking picture book to tell the story of the building of Manhattan. There was a time when the
Architects have always dreamed of shaping the future, of building utopian worlds filled with seemingly impossible structures that break with the past to propel mankind far. This book reviews forty suc
When you are looking for an introduction to the International Building Code (IBC), look for a resource that was designed especially for you - look for BUILDING CODE BASICS. Aimed at first-time users o
Complete with descriptive illustrations, this useful resource offers essential information, guidelines, and cautionary advice on building projects for churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and space
Covering the dangerous properties of 1,448 common building materials, this reference guide is similar to VNRs classic Saxs Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, except that the information is
Building with Secondhand Stuff takes green remodeling and construction practices to new extremes. From deconstruction methods and salvaging tips to plotting efficient cutting plans and devising creati
Around the world, prescriptive building codes and fire safety standards are increasingly being replaced or supplemented by performance-based standards. This book discusses the implications in the indu
The only product selection guide you'll ever need Select the best products, systems, and components for any building project, in compliance with codes and regulations Whether you're an architect or bu
Employing a broad definition of community development, this book shows how asset building can help residents improve their quality of life. It provides students and practitioners with theoretical and
The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a thorough understanding of building materials. Without this knowledge it would be impossible to build safe, efficient, and durable buildi
Research shows that kinesthetic experiences with literacy manipulatives help set the stage for reading and writing success. The Sentence-Building Tiles Super Set includes 212 magnetic foam, color-cod
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are a cheap and secure way for companies to transmit information over the internet- Covers key new VPN protocols, IP Sec (Security) and MPLS (switching)- How to build
This supplement to Building Problem Solvers contains the Common Lisp code examples referenced throughout the text. The code is available on disk and can also be downloaded via ftp.
This book offers a critique of Foster + Partners' work in the context of historic structures or sensitive historical locations. Foster + Partners' work is rooted in a belief that there
Helps domestic installers not only comply with Part P, but also with other Building Regulations, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy.
Research shows that students need multiple encounters with a new word before they know it well enough to comprehend it in text. These easy and engaging card games are tailor-made to support students i
Depicts the parts and functions of construction equipment, featuring bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders, plus a story about Danny Dozer, Eddie Excavator, Barney Backhoe, and Luke Loader bui
Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and buil
Financial modeling is essential for determining a company's current value and projecting its future performance, yet few books explain how to build models for accurately interpreting financial stateme
Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities covers the essentials of designing transit facilities.* Features innovative transit station designs, including light and heavy rail, airports, and cruise te
Disaster impacts are increasing in severity. Annual direct losses for weather-related events have increased from $3.9 million in the 1950s to $63 million in the 1990s. Moreover, a number of ongoing tr
Offers a new way of looking at the perplexing circumstances surrounding business today.Knowledge@Wharton on Building Corporate Value examines the financial and strategic approaches for bringing compan
From the acclaimed New York Firm of Kohn Pedersen Fox, this volume in the Building Type Basics series gives you the essential information you need to initiate designs for every type of office bui
This professional resource explains in full how to use WebObjects 5 for Java. You'll get details on deployment,database interaction,optimization,security,client and server-side technologies,and much
The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations will ensure domestic installers not only comply with the requirements for electrical safety, but also with other relevant parts, including Fire Safe
In architecture, as in food, local is an idea whose time has come. Of course, the idea of an architecture that responds to site; draws on local building traditions, materials, and crafts; and strives
Covering concepts from grammar through essay writing, THE WRITER'S WORKPLACE: BUILDING COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS is the most comprehensive and engaging text available for the beginning writing student. B
Sales Management: Building Customer Relationships and Partnerships is designed to cover all of the basic topics in sales management while emphasizing customer loyalty, customer relationship management
No matter what code you're using or where your project is located, this reference is essential for designing, building, or inspecting, using the latest building codes. This second edition provides exp
Contending that building customer loyalty requires common sense, a big-picture focus, and ongoing attention to details, Timm (organizational leadership and strategy, Brigham Young U.) presents seven s
Offers a model for building organizations that can swiftly and effectively respond to rapidly changing business needs. This method has been fine-tuned in hundreds of large and small companies, and val
The complete guide to building technology This comprehensive guide provides complete coverage of every aspect of the building technologist's profession. It details design and installation procedures,
Building the American Republic combines centuries of perspectives and voices into a fluid narrative of the United States. Throughout their respective volumes, Harry L. Watson and Jane Dailey take
Gain full access to the most critical updates in the International Building Code, including the real-world application of those changes and how they originated -- all in a single, easy-to-use resource
Now in its sixth edition, this bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frame, masonry
Praise for the First Edition"Now a new laboratory bible for optics researchers has joined the list: it is Phil Hobbs's Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work."—Tony Siegman, Optics &
Think of a corset as a blank canvas.Linda Sparks' The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including:Section One: Tools and Mater
